Crime & Safety
Brush fire on North Game Farm Road under control, the size is estimated at 28 acres
Eugene, OR – According to the statement, the responding crews actively fought a brush fire on North Game Farm Road.
Crews were initially called at 5:35 PM on July 2nd after reports of smoke and fire from an area homeless encampment off North Game Farm Road.
The fire originated from an area homeless encampment and quickly spread due to strong winds.
The blaze ultimately covered an estimated 28 acres before being contained.
The Coburg Fire District provided essential mutual aid support throughout the operation.
Motorists were advised to avoid the area during the response, ensuring the safety of both firefighters and the public.
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Crime & Safety1 week ago
ChiId told police he began eating Iunch in his educator’s cIassroom because he had issues associating with the right crowd, only for the woman to cover the windows, Iay a piIIow down in a corner and indcently assauIt him
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Crime & Safety1 week ago
11-year-old and his sibIing came to live with his educator following trauma related to their famiIy housing, only for the woman to give birth to his baby after indcently assauIting the student for years: DA
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